Independent & reader-supported. We clearly label firsthand testing, visitor experiences, and manufacturer information.
Wood Pellets

Still River Wood Pellets

Hardwood Blend – Value Regional Fuel

Reviewed by the editors Updated January 27, 2026 14 owner ratings · 14 written

Our score — Not scored yet
Owners 2.0 14 ratings
  • 5★ 2
  • 4★ 1
  • 3★ 0
  • 2★ 3
  • 1★ 8

Still River Wood Pellets

Still River Wood Pellets are manufactured in the Northeast and marketed as a hardwood-blend pellet fuel at a competitive price point. They’re bagged in 40-lb units and aimed at homeowners seeking a budget-friendly option for pellet stove heating.

Typical performance: While some users report acceptable heat output, user feedback indicates variations in burn quality, ash content and pellet consistency across production batches. Because the feed-stock mix and manufacturing may differ by run, results can vary.

Availability: These pellets are found through regional dealers and hardware stores in the Northeastern U.S., particularly in states like Massachusetts and Connecticut. As a value line, bag date, storage condition and freshness matter a lot for what you’ll get.

Status note: Still River remains listed in retail catalogs, however recent forum threads cite mixed satisfaction and some reported quality issues. If you go this route, it’s smart to test a small quantity early in the season.

Bottom line: If you’re on a tighter budget and your stove tolerates variable fuel quality, Still River Wood Pellets can work—but be prepared for higher cleanup or less consistency compared to premium pellet lines.

Alert for 12-29-25 – Some bad Still River Pellets were purchased from the Southington CT Lowes.  Plastic or something blue fell into the die and pressed out with the pellets.

Rate these pellets

One tap. No signup.

Burning badly? Run the 15-minute check first

Owner reviews

14 written reviews

  1. Lorne

    I bought 9 bags from Lowe's. Returned them after using one bag. Something made a sticky goo that went everywhere. Many hours of cleaning. Unbelievable mess. Need to repaint the whole room and Lowe's will not do anything. They lost several good customers over this.

  2. Ron Lefebvre

    Just brought 7 bags back to Lowe's in Ware , MA. Had used them the previous week and noticed they weren't putting out good heat , more ash , then I opened a bag today 1-3-2026 it was loaded with pieces of plastic and wood . I found what I thought was a piece of candy bar wrapper.

    Liked

    Lowe's is only 8 minutes from my house.

    Disliked

    Not worth taking a chance on ruining the pellet stove..

  3. John babcock

    Bought six bags of your pellets lows and all bags of pellets had plastic inside the pellets

  4. Al Pierson

    Still River Hardwood pellets

    Liked

    I bought 10 bags of Still River Hardwood at the beginning of our heating season. They burned hot and at the week I had maybe an 1" of ash. I bought anything 10 and still the same. Problem is Lowes didn't buy enough and they are all gone, Back to junk pellets.

    Disliked

    Cons are none I can find.

  5. Jim

    Well I bought a bag to see if they were any good. Here's my review!!! Don't use them. They are junk. There advised as premium hardwood ( BS) PINE is not hardwood. They don't burn hot and they burn dirty. I had to clean my stove after one bag.

    Liked

    None

    Disliked

    There junk!

  6. John

    Bad bad pellets

    Liked

    There are absolutely no Pros with this pellet

    Disliked

    Cons on the other hand are very long pallets jamming up shoots jamming up augers sawdust probably a pound and every bag that I've got plus chunks of I don't know what have to go through every single bag and I bought three tons of this very disappointed and they don't throw very good Heat

  7. Roger

    junk

    Liked

    dont seem to be anything goos about them

    Disliked

    I bought a pallet of these most bags are full of sawdust. the heat out of these is garbage. have to clean the stove every other day. STAY AWAY

  8. Jim H

    Good pellets

    Liked

    Burn like many average pellets do. Not any cleaner or dirtier, could be a bit hotter. But overall, not bad. Certainly no green flame or oily smell, none of that.

    Disliked

    None that I have seen in a couple years of burning these now and then

  9. John Gortakowski

    I bought a full pallet of 40lbs bags when i unwrapped the pallet many of the bags was split open and water had got in to the bags. I could not have used them.

    Liked

    What I could use seems to burn great with little ash

    Disliked

    Plastic bags seams are weak that’s were the bag split open. I feel it’s from the Handel we that packed the pallet looks like it was thrown on and the impact split open the bag

  10. Sam h

    Worst pellets I've ever used and have some kind of chemical coating on them.

    Liked

    The bag they come in is great but it's just a cover for how horrible they are.

    Disliked

    Leaves a hard clump of ash that blocks the air holes within just one day of using them. Have to clean the stove every two days rather then every 5-7 days so overall the worst pellets I've used so far.

  11. Joe frankel

    These are definitely genuine hardware and burn clean, long and with a strong flame. Not sure what the other reviews are buying but it's not these.

    Liked

    Hot, clean

    Disliked

    None

  12. Peter Murphy

    They are awful

    Liked

    There are none

    Disliked

    Never buy these

  13. Peter Murphy

    I just bought a ton 2 bags in and my stove is a mess soot is terrible heat and flame just awful

    Liked

    None do not buy this product

    Disliked

    Do not buy this product

  14. JAMIE L ROBBINS

    These are the worst pellets ever. High ash , glass is black in one day . Green flame appears their may be copper in them ? The exhaust smells toxic . The pellets stink like wood from a oiled down barn floor.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Keep looking

More pellets we rate

4.2

Matra Wood Pellets

Softwood Pellets 100% Eastern White Pine – Super Premium Softwood Fuel These Matra Softwood Pellets are made from nothing but…

4.2 24 ratings
4.1

Northern Max Wood Pellets

100% Hardwood – Premium Canadian Fuel Northern Max Wood Pellets are manufactured in Canada from kiln-dried hardwood sawdust sourced from…

4.1 6 ratings Ours 3.8
3.8

Heartland Wood Pellets

100% Softwood – Premium Heating Fuel Heartland Wood Pellets are made from pure softwood sawdust, processed to meet high standards…

3.8 16 ratings
3.8

Force Wood Pellets

From Lauzon who mills up Northern Max and Cubex, this is a slick 22 lb bag of great pellets Force…

3.8 5 ratings Ours 4.0

🔥 WoodPelletPrice.com just launched!

help add pricing and your favorite retailers


We just launched WoodPelletPrice.com — a community-powered way to find and report local wood pellet prices.

Know what pellets cost near you? Add a price and help other pellet burners find the best deals.

When you are done researching and leaving your reviews, go visit the new site

Find & Report Prices →

Advertisement